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SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Before Starting
WARNING:
all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
•
Check the oil level in the engine before operating;
fill up if necessary. Be careful not to overfill.
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The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety.
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting.
Gas & Oil Fill-Up
•
Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Service the
engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your snow thrower.
WARNING:
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel the machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
To Start Engine
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Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire
(inside the boot) is fastened securely over the metal
tip on the spark plug. See Figure 17.
Metal Loop
on Spark
Plug Wire
Figure 17
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Make certain the fuel cut-off valve, if your snow
thrower is so equipped, is in OPEN position.
•
Make certain the auger and drive clutch levers are
in the disengaged (released) position.
•
Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert
ignition key into slot. Make sure it snaps into place.
.
Do not turn key
NOTE: Engine will not start unless ignition key is
inserted into ignition slot in carburetor cover.
Read, understand, and follow
Use
extreme
care
Rubber Boot
Electric Starter
WARNING:
equipped with a grounded three-wire power
cord and plug, and is designed to operate on
120 volt AC household current. It must be
used with a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle at all times to avoid the possibility
of electric shock. Follow all instructions
carefully prior to operating the electric starter.
•
Determine that your house wiring is a three-wire
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you
are not certain.
•
If your house wiring system is not a three-wire
grounded system, do not use this electric starter
under any conditions.
when
•
If your home electrical system is grounded, but
a three-hole receptacle is not available, one should
be installed by a licensed electrician before using
the electric starter.
•
If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle,
proceed as follows.
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Rotate choke knob to OFF position.
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Connect power cord to switch box on engine. Plug
the other end of power cord into a three-prong 120-
volt, grounded, AC receptacle.
•
Push starter button to crank engine. As you crank
the engine, move choke knob to FULL choke
position.
•
When engine starts, release starter button, and
move choke gradually to OFF. If engine falters,
move choke immediately to FULL and then
gradually to OFF.
•
When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug
from the three-prong receptacle first, and then from
the snow thrower.
Recoil Starter
•
Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold
engine start).
•
If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position
instead of FULL.
•
Push primer button two or three times for cold
engine start.
•
If engine is warm, push primer button only once.
NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primer button when
pushing. Additional priming may be necessary for first
start if temperature is below 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
•
Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly, until
it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly.
•
Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to
snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a
firm hold on the starter handle.
12
(If equipped)
The optional electric starter is
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